Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe

Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

My family really enjoys this refreshing salad. If strawberries aren’t available, you can substitute mandarin oranges and dried cranberries. —Irene Keller, Kalamazoo, Michigan

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Strawberry Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Yield: 10 Servings
20 10 30

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 bunch romaine, torn
  • 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 cups halved fresh strawberries
  • CREAMY POPPY SEED DRESSING:
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2-1/4 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Directions

  • In a small heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook and stir the sugar until melted and caramel in color, about 10 minutes. Stir in almonds until coated. Spread on foil to cool; break into small pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine the romaine, onion and strawberries. Combine the dressing ingredients; drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with coated almonds. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutritional Facts 3/4 cup equals 112 calories, 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 2 mg cholesterol, 35 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Originally published as Strawberry Romaine Salad in Country Extra March 2009, p49

Tip

Keeping Lettuce Fresh

To store lettuce to keep it crisp and fresh, wash lettuce in cold water and drain very well. Use a “salad spinner” or pat it dry with paper towels. Store in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container with a dry paper towel in the bottom to absorb any leftover moisture. (Be certain to replace the towel if it gets wet.) For extra-crispy salads, you may want to use a lettuce variety like romaine that’s naturally more crisp.

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Reviewed on May. 22, 2011 by GargAkhil

Tried this weekend..awesome!!

Reviewed on May. 17, 2011 by kbpaulson

This is a great salad. The dressing is fabulous. A definite keeper. I will make this one again and again.

Reviewed on May. 14, 2011 by RaOwBe

Just fabulous!

Reviewed on May. 09, 2011 by dianehfc

I made this salad for the Mother-Daughter Banquet that we held at my church. It was a HUGE success. The only thing I would recommend is immediately cleaning your skillet, because if you let it set, you cannot get the caramel out of it!

Reviewed on May. 03, 2011 by four_2_many

This salad tastes fabulous! It has a summer feel to it. I will change a few things: (1) I will put plain almonds in, no sugar coating and (2) make the dressing ahead of time. It tasted better the second day.

Also, we had some grilled chicken in the refrigerator, so I chopped it up and threw it in the salad and it made a great meal!

Reviewed on May. 03, 2011 by deli honey

My family LOVED this salad. A definite keeper!

Reviewed on May. 03, 2011 by peach0728

Family loved this salad...even the kids! Easy. Pretty. Tasty.

Reviewed on May. 03, 2011 by RamonaLH

This recipe drew rave reviews from everyone at the table Easter Sunday! Absolutely delicious!

Reviewed on May. 02, 2011 by jillpt

I made this for an Easter brunch. It was excellent. Easy, beautiful and tasty. There was plenty of dressing too.

Reviewed on May. 02, 2011 by Trevinski

Original recipe has sliced Kiwi's and drained Mandarin oranges- strawberries, with thinly sliced red onion.

 
 

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